Risk: Global Domination

by Cyberlore Studios (later Minerva)

Product Features

• Out-think 10 other generals seeking domination of the world
• Work out battles in 3D game maps that span the world
• New cinematic battle scenes deliver the full experience (and consequences) of battle
• Earn medals and special dice as you succeed, to gain advantage over your opponents <>Try out 3 different battle modes, and wild new options for extended play
• Test your military thinking with friends when you play up to 5 others, in 6-person multiplayer mode

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008G6UT
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 9, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,881 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #28 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Strategy
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Risk brings the classic board game to astonishing life. Fill the shoes of a great general, and use your tactical skills to conquer the world! Leave the politics behind and take the world by force!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It delivers on all counts., November 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Risk: Global Domination (Video Game)

I've never written a review before. What prompted me to write one this tie is that I had a hard time making the decision to buy this game based on other reviews that I have read. I really wanted to get RISK for the PS2 but some reviews were calling it too slow and boring, others complained about bugs, and still others praised it for being a great version of the board game.

So, here's the thing. I decided to take chance (heck, it's not that expensive for a PS2 game) and pick it up.

Guess what? I loved it.

I can only imagine that the people who are complaining about it being slow never actually play bored games. If you're playing with a lot of people it sometimes takes a while to get back to your turn. Luckily, in the single player game you get to listen as the various generals comment back and forth about how things are going in the game. It's REALLY fun. I also didn't notice a lot of repetition in the voices which is something you would expect to hear when you play a game like this.

So, okay it can take a while to go through a round of turns on the default settings. Guess what though (and this will probably be a surprise to those who think the game is slow) there are a whole bunch of ways to speed up the AIs in the single-player game that makes you burn through turns really quickly. I don't know that I prefer to play this way but if I didn't have a lot of time to play a game I'd definitely want to do this.

One of the most important things about any computerized RISK game is the AI. I don't think that I've yet read any comments on this aspect of the game. Let me tell you.. it's good. REAL good. It's handed me my butt on many occasions and I'm GOOD at this game. Bravo!

Anyway, if you're thinking about getting the game, don't worry. Risk fans will love it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Huge Letdown, December 8, 2003

By 

Michael Hogwood (chicago, il United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Risk: Global Domination (Video Game)

I love playing Risk. My friends and are fanatical about the Playstation version that was released years ago and is now hard to find. When we heard that there was new version for the PS2 we were so excited we could hardly wait. Oh, the possibilities. New maps, new opponents, new power ups and better music....oh, wait, sorry, someone screwed up. This was perhaps the most disapointed I have been in a long time. This game has less variety than the Playstation one version. No Ultimate Risk? Only one map? My god, no power ups or options. I was imaging things like, historical maps and warring with great leaders, but there is none of that. There are no gaming options. All you can do is play with the dice. That is it. I special ordered this game because no where around where I live was going to get it and I sold it for 3 dollars a week later. If only they would have called and talked to me...I could make a kick ass Risk game. This one sucked.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you like Risk. This is for you., November 12, 2003

By 

Darkslide (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Risk: Global Domination (Video Game)

This is a very faithful and fun rendition of a classic board game. I bought my copy a few days ago and have played it several times since. I haven't experienced any bugs at all. There are alot of unlockables like different maps, uniforms and dice. The gameplay is smooth and once you get the controls down you'll be zooming all over the map. The online capabilities are the icing on the cake if you have the adapter. What a great bonus!

The animations are somewhat blocky at times and the "battle sequences" are overly simple, but that's really it. I wasn't expecting Dynasty Tactics here, especially not for $30. The voices get a bit annoying after a while and the soudtrack isn't scored by John Williams, but hey, if you don't like them you can turn them off and throw on a CD. I usually end up doing that with most games anyway.

I gave this title 4 of 5 because there are better strategy/tactics games out there, but as a new title that was released at a discount price, you can't go wrong with Risk. Definitely not for everyone, but if you loved the board game, I think you'll like this too.